Odesa Under Fire: Russia Targets Ukraine's Shipping Lifeline

A Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa region resulted in two casualties and three injuries, hitting port infrastructure. The assault on civilian logistics aims to disrupt the regional and national economy, reducing the port's export capacity significantly since the intensified strikes in late 2025.

In a recent escalation, Russia's attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured, officials confirmed on Monday.

The tragic incident occurred when a Russian drone struck a truck stop, triggering a fire, as reported by Ukraine's emergency service. Infrastructure Minister Oleksiy Kuleba stated that crucial port infrastructure was also targeted in the Odesa region.

Minister Kuleba emphasized that these attacks aim to cripple civilian logistics and regional ports, causing a marked decrease in export capacity by up to 30% since late 2025. This intentional assault on non-military targets seeks to undermine Ukraine's economy significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)